Section 1285.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 1285.
in effectIf the offense charged is punishable with death, the officer arresting the defendant must deliver him into custody, according to the command of the bench warrant.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026
